S6 Ep. 4: Astrology Update 2022 with Shannon and Russell

Russ Von Ohlhausen and Shannon Gill, Founders of the Shift Foundation and Astram.org.

Our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen, are back to give us their cosmic insights for the remainder of 2022! Listen in for their advice and guidance on how to navigate the Shift.

Highlights:

• How did the astrological transits of the first half of the year play out?

• Droughts and the metaphor of water in the Age of Aquarius.

• People are asking themselves, “What is my contribution to the whole?”

• We have to find the balance of knowing what’s going on behind the scenes and then applying this awareness to positively create the new reality.

• What is the role of Uranus and how is its energy unfolding for us right now?

• Is technology a product of our society, or has society become a product of technology?

• Transits that involve slower moving planets have a longer ripple effect.

• Artificial Intelligence (or Super Conscious Intelligence, as Russ calls it) - is this consciousness real and what is the role of AI in the Shift?

• Can we spiritualize AI by feeding it the right information?

• The Uranus Retrograde (from August 24 into January 2023) asks us to look at, “How are we dealing with change?”

• Eclipse Season returns…yay? The eclipse window is October 9 - November 23.

• The Scorpio/Taurus axis (which the eclipses are currently in) is about feeling a threat to our sense of security.

• Themes: Scorpio - Surrender, letting go, shadow, wounds, transformation. Taurus -Relationships, money, values, Earth, our food.

• Nov. 8th Lunar Eclipse Taurus, conjunct Uranus - Expect the Unexpected!

• Unplugging from the matrix, taking back of our sovereignty and creating our new parallel reality is crucial in this transformational time.

• Remember, the only security comes from within, from your own direct connection to Source.

• What are some practical things we can do to prepare for the coming shifts?

• What’s happening with Mars for the next several months and why is it important?

• Why is Pluto moving into Aquarius next year noteworthy?

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. Explore Russ’ work at Vonohlhausen.org. Check out their work together at The Shift Foundation www.theshiftfoundation.org and Astram.org.

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S5 Ep. 9: The Astrology of 2022 with Shannon and Russ

Astrologers Russ von Ohlhausen & Shannon Gill

Buckle up - there’s so much happening in the Cosmos this year! So we’ve brought back our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen to help prepare us for the energies of 2022. As usual, they don’t disappoint! As you hear about all of the intensity this year, remember that you are an empowered divine spiritual being who chose to incarnate in this life to be a part of this momentous time on planet Earth.

Here’s what we discuss:

• The theme for 2022: “There’s a storm coming. Get prepared.”

• We need to accept that The Shift naturally involves a process of death and rebirth in order for us to evolve.

• We’re moving out of the Pisces Age of Illusion (listen to Shannon’s in-depth explanation of the Astrological Ages here). There’s acceleration this year of “The Blinders Coming Off.”

• In 2022, the Best and the Worst will be happening at the same time. Changes need to happen. It’s up to us where we focus.

• Advice for this year: “Simplify, conserve and consolidate.” Less is more.

• We need to stop thinking this is going to go away anytime soon. Instead learn to ride the waves as things accelerate.

• Illusion will be thick this year, requiring us to master our discernment.

• The nodal shift into Taurus/Scorpio creates a new backdrop for this year.

• We can manage the Scorpio South Node themes of destabilization/chaos and revealing more of the shadow by engaging in Taurus North Node energies of being in our body, creativity, art, music, dance, simplifying.

• Possible food supply chain issues, loss of resources.

• Window of opportunity when all planets are direct: February 3 - April 29

• February US Pluto Return: We’re going to go through a massive Revolutionary energy.

• Mars is hitting the outer planets during Spring and Summer bringing fiery energy, eruptions.

• Why does Shannon consider the Jupiter Neptune conjunction to perhaps be the most significant aspect of the whole year?

• Beware the shadow aspect of Pisces and Neptune: escapism, addiction, spiritual bypassing, overdose.

• Possibly more natural disasters, particularly with the water element.

• Stay focused in the many positive ways you can experience simple joys. Utilize these opportunities to awaken and level up this year.

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and have a new website where they’ll be offering courses and training: Astram.org.

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. Check out Russ’ writings at Vonohlhausen.org.

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S4 Ep. 10: Eclipse Season 2021 with Shannon and Russ

Astrologers Russ von Ohlhausen & Shannon Gill of Lotus Bend Sanctuary

Join us in this special Summer Eclipse 2021 episode as our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen share their infinite wisdom. They help guide us through the current intensified cosmic energies so that we can best utilize this opportunity to further our awakening with ease and grace.

In this episode we discuss:

• The changing realities of time.

• How compassion is the key to moving beyond the divisiveness in our current reality.

• The true higher meaning of Apocalypse.

• What are the implications of being on the cusp of the end of the Age of Pisces, in which we believed we’re separate from our divinity, and now shifting into the Age of Aquarius?

• How can we move “beyond the illusion” of separation?

• Recognizing the value of a global ego death as a necessary step for awakening can help us navigate these turbulent times.

• What’s the theme of 2021 as compared to 2020?

• Upcoming transits this summer to pay attention to, particularly looking at the theme of control vs. freedom.

• How can we use eclipse season to heal and bring balance to our lives?

• “The cat in the mirror” - how our pets are beautiful spiritual guides.

• What does the Full Moon eclipse on May 26th in Sagittarius represent? What’s the shadow of Sagittarius?

• Can you handle the truth of what’s going on? How seeing the current shift from an eternal lens can help.

• What’s the New Moon rebirth solar eclipse in Gemini on June 10th about?

• Questions to ask yourself in this eclipse portal: Where are you being dogmatic in your life? Where are you creating division?

• Can you unhook from the story and be the witnessing self?

• What’s the significance of Pluto moving into Aquarius in 2023?

• What should we be doing during this time to utilize it for our highest good?

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at www.lotusbend.net.

Shannon Gill is a recognized national and international level Astrologer, Archetypal Life Coach and Jungian Counselor. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit www.shannonleigill.com

Russ von Ohlhausen is a transpersonal ontological conscious catalyzer, writer, lecturer and research astrologer. His work reflects a lifetime of study of science, religions, myths, metaphysics and most importantly – nature – and what they reveal about consciousness and human behavior. To learn more about Russ’s work, visit www.vonohlhausen.org

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S4 Ep. 1: The Astrology of 2021 with Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen

Russ von Ohlhausen and Shannon Gill, founders of Lotus Bend Sanctuary and the Shift Foundation

Welcome back for Season 4! What better way to kick off a new year than getting the cosmic lowdown from our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen. After all, Shannon’s December 2019 interview with us on the energies of 2020 was pretty spot on. You don’t want to miss what 2021 has in store. Russ and Shannon break it down for us in this episode. Spoiler alert: There’s no “going back to normal!”

In this episode we discuss:

• How the power of Astrology, the history of cycles, gives us a map for our current time of Shift.

• Taking a look at the astrological ages, the broader view of how we got here.

• What are the differences between the Age of Pisces and the Age of Aquarius?

• Are we fully now moving into the Age of Aquarius?

• How do we shift out of the polarization (Light vs. Dark, Masculine vs. Feminine, division based on beliefs, etc.) that’s instigating conflict?

• What does it mean when the Nodal Axis/destiny line changes signs?

• What is the focus and our homework for the current Gemini/Sagittarius Nodal Axis?

• What is The Great Mutation and how does the move from Earth to Air affect us?

• How are things going to play out with Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus this year? Chaos? Revolution?

• What are the major aspects you definitely need to know about for this month, January 2021?

• How does cryptocurrency reflect the Aquarian Age? Can astrology inform us on the cycles of crypto?

• Which signs will be most affected this year?

• How does sovereignty and privacy fit into this shift?

• What are some astrological remedies to help us get through?

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at https://www.lotusbend.net.

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. To connect with Russ, email him at riohlhausen@gmail.com.

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S2 Ep. 6: The Cosmic Energies of 2020 with Shannon Gill

Shannon Gill, Evolutionary Astrologer

What’s happening in the Cosmos right now and through 2020 and how will this impact us? Astrologer Shannon Gill returns to the podcast to share the powerful alignments happening right now in December 2019 and moving into 2020. There are strong celestial influences to take note of so that we can utilize this pivotal time for our growth and learning.

Some things we discuss in this episode:

• The timeline of how these cycles have been affecting the Collective and can be recognized through looking back at societal shifts over many years.

• What’s meant by outer and inner planets and how do they affect us differently?

• Which planets are the heavy hitters of the sky and what themes might they activate for us in 2020?

• The Stellium of Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn and how it will reveal that which is false or out of alignment in our lives.

• The Eclipse season we’re currently in: the upcoming Eclipses on Dec. 25, 2019 and Jan. 10, 2020 in the Capricorn/Cancer axis (masculine/feminine i.e. mental/emotional energies) and how to work with eclipses

• .The quantum leap on our evolutionary path being offered us through these alignments.

• How becoming aware of astrological influences can be empowering rather than fear-based.

• The way that these transits affect you strongly depends on whether you’ve been doing or avoiding your inner work.

• Shannon covered a lot of information regarding the transits happening throughout 2020. You‘ll probably want to revisit this episode during the year.

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. On her website you can also learn about and subscribe to“The Cosmic Cafe,” a astrological membership group that Shannon hosts monthly on Zoom to discuss the month’s pertinent celestial alignments and how they pertain both personally and collectively.

For information on Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a Community-Day Retreat Ecovillage just South of Austin, visit www.lotusbend.net.

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Ep. 2 Part 1: Astrology with Shannon Gill

In this episode we talk with astrologer Shannon Gill.

Some of the things we discuss:

• How astrology is a map to your life purpose.

• What are some types of astrology and how do they differ?

• Why learning even a very basic astrological understanding can help you navigate life.

• How astrology can tell us why am I going through this, what’s being asked of me and most importantly, when will it end?

• Can we give too much power over to astrology in decision making?

• What are some of the important transits and themes for 2019?

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer, Archetypal Astrologer and Life Coach. She’s on the Board of the Organization for Professional Astrologers. Using her unique blend of gifts in astrology and life coaching, she will help you discover what your personal blueprint and purpose is and guide you in bringing this purpose and passion into every aspect of your life. Shannon is the director of a spiritual retreat center south of Austin, Lotus Bend Sanctuary.

To connect with Shannon or learn more about the services she provides, visit www.shannonleigill.com